species 15,001 observations
Mother of Thyme
Thymus praecox
Field notes
Supports All
19
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Celypha Moth, Strawberry Leafroller Moth, Great Brocade, Satyr Pug Moth
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Stygnocoris rusticus, Moss Lacebug, Sciocoris microphthalmus
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Heath Bumble Bee, Seedcorn Maggot, Confusing Furrow Bee, Orange-legged Furrow Bee
12
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil Foot traffic Poor soil Rabbits
- Habit
- Creeping
- Plant type
- Ground cover Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.